13 July 2026
Scam/fraud in Enugu
OpenWatch has recorded 35 reported scam/fraud incidents in Enugu State, 5 of them in the last 12 months. That is 8% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 17 of 24 among the states where scam/fraud is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
5
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
35
Fatalities · all-time
0
Latest reported scam/fraud in Enugu
22 June 2026
Two suspects were arrested by the EFCC for allegedly defrauding 24 victims of N68.02 million under the pretense of securing work visas abroad. The suspects are accused of issuing forged documents after collecting large sums of money.
18 June 2026
A self-acclaimed prophet in Enugu State allegedly defrauded church members of over N70 million through fake miracles and spiritual products. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the case following numerous complaints from victims.
23 March 2026
A suspected serial fraudster was arrested by the EFCC for allegedly defrauding three individuals of nearly N20 million under the pretense of assisting them with visa processing. The suspect is not a licensed travel agent.
24 February 2026
A fraudster posing as a Bureau De Change operator defrauded two Nigerians of N369.3 million, leading to the suspect's arrest by the EFCC in Enugu.
14 October 2024
EFCC operatives raided Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu, arresting a presenter during a live program over alleged involvement in a ponzi scheme. The agency reportedly seized communication equipment during the operation.
17 April 2024
A counterfeit money peddler was arrested in Enugu State while attempting to use fake naira notes to pay for a vehicle fare. The suspect was found in possession of over N40,000 in counterfeit currency.
16 September 2021
The EFCC arrested 16 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu during sting operations at multiple locations, including a hotel. Various incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.
4 January 2020 · Udenu
Two suspected child traffickers were intercepted in Enugu State while transporting nine children from Plateau State to Rivers State. The children were recovered and the suspects were paraded by the police.
26 November 2019 · Nsukka
The Nigerian Army arrested a fake soldier and a member of an electricity cable syndicate in Nsukka, Enugu State. The suspects were apprehended during routine patrols, with various items recovered from them.
Other threats in Enugu
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as scam/fraud in Enugu State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 13 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Enugu risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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